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If you get Social Security checks, keep an eye on the calendar: Certain beneficiaries will receive two payments in August. The scheduling change affects Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, which is a Social Security program that provides financial help to low- and no-income Americans who don't have many resources and are blind, disabled, or age 65 and up. According to the latest data from the Social Security Administration, about 7.4 million people receive SSI every month.

Millions of Social Security Recipients Will Get 2 Payments This Month

How much more in Social Security benefits will you receive in 2025? If you already get monthly Social Security checks or you're looking to sign up to do so, it's likely you're eagerly awaiting the COLA increase announcement. Analysts have offered their predictions on how much extra money you could be getting with your benefits for the next year, and there are ways to calculate how much you may get per check already. But the COLA adjustment could mean significant changes to how much money you have to play around with each month.

How Much Will Social Security Increase in 2025? Here's What Experts Predict

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

The Week

A growing list of retailers, including Target and Whole Foods, no longer accept personal checks as payment

The personal check is on the way out. Here's what to use instead.

The US Sun

THE deadline is looming to apply for a chunk of a multi-billion dollar settlement. Visa and Mastercard users could be eligible for a one-time payment due to claims that the organizations violated antitrust laws. Such laws are in place to ensure consumers and businesses have a right to a competitive industry, rather than the dominance […]

Americans have just weeks to cash in on $5.6bn Visa Mastercard settlement – but don’t worry if you didn’t receive form

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Understanding the nuances of Social Security is crucial for managing your finances effectively and ensuring you receive your benefits when expected.

Here's Why You'e Not Getting a Social Security Payment This Week (And When to Expect It)

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Kiplinger

You have to earn a certain amount of money for a certain amount of time in order to be eligible to collect Social Security benefits.

What Are Social Security Credits, and How Do They Work?

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Social Security is the foundation of retirement planning for millions of Americans, and front-line banking professionals see firsthand the financial strategies that beneficiaries use to get the most...

I’m a Bank Teller: My 5 Top Banking Tips for Social Security Recipients

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

The most-anticipated reveal of the year for Social Security beneficiaries is less than two months away. The 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is on track to do something that hasn't happened in about 30 years. Despite potentially making history, Social Security's 2025 COLA is primed to disappoint beneficiaries in a variety...

Social Security's 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Has a Chance to Make History: 10 Things You Need to Know

This week, I had a personal experience with Medicare as my 92-year-old mother entered the final stage of hospice care. I feel it’s important to explain hospice so that those with a terminally ill loved one can understand its value. This information was provided by the hospice team caring for my mother.

What You Didn’t Know About Medicare and Hospice

“I am worried about a phone call I received from someone claiming to be from Medicare who had my personal information and was verifying it. The caller mentioned that I would receive a new plastic Medicare card with a chip the following day. It has now been over a week, and I still haven’t received the card. I think I may have made a serious mistake by confirming my details and responding to the questions the caller posed to me. What steps should I take or whom should I contact to verify if this was a legitimate communication from Medicare?” – Jeanette.

Latest Medicare Scam Targeting Seniors

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I love macaroni salads, and this is truly a special one. It's got something for all of the tastebuds and textures. Soft, crunchy, chewy, sweet, savory, tart, creamy, and oh so fresh! Here's what you'll need to make 8-10 side servings:

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Social Security beneficiaries should prepare for several changes in 2025 that will impact their monthly benefits. The most significant adjustment will be the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which is estimated to be around 2.7% based on current inflation trends, according to the Senior Citizens League. However, higher-than-expected inflation could push this number even higher.

Social Security’s 2025 COLA estimate updated

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A recent survey suggests that many Americans will be surprised by Social Security changes coming in 2025.

2 Big Social Security Changes in 2025 May Surprise Most Americans

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

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Anticipated Payments: SSI, SSDI, VA Benefits, and Stimulus Check in July 2024 Scheduled Payments for Retirees and SSI Recipients According to Tododisca, in July 2024 countless Americans are eagerly anticipating crucial payments from the Social Security Administration and other agencies which include SSI, SSDI, VA benefits and possibly a stimulus check. These payments serve as […]

$4.3 Billion in July: Crucial Payments from Social Security, SSI, SSDI, and VA Benefits Headed to Millions of Americans!

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

San Diego, CA

The process of seeking care for your elderly loved one can be confusing as there are so many options and their needs evolve as they age and their age-related symptoms progress. As the founder and proprietor of a home-based Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) in San Diego called...

When is it Time for a “Home-Based” Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)?

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Maine nonprofits lost more than $88,876,400 during the pandemic. What are we going to do about it?

More than 40,000 people in Maine stopped volunteering during the pandemic -- and have not returned. According to the Volunteering and Civic Life in America report...

Maine nonprofits lost more than $88,876,400 during the pandemic. What are we going to do about it?

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